Achieving Top 10% on Contra: Insights and Next Steps

Achieving Top 10% on Contra: Insights and Next StepsAchieving Top 10% on Contra: Insights and Next Steps

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Nagaraj M

• 9h

Reached 119 Discovery Score (Top 10%) on Contra 🔥

Still early in my journey here, but this is a solid milestone.

Grateful for the support from this community — learning, improving, and pushing forward every day.

Next goal: consistent projects + long-term clients.

Let’s build something great. Thank you all :) @Contra HQ

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Ajayi Sarah

• 4h

Kudos 👏

Nagaraj M

• 2h

Thank you 😊

Ayesha S

• Apr 23

yayyyy.finaly my discovery score increased🎉

Wael ElSawi

• Apr 23

Awesome! Congratulations!

Alsiria Fleitas Benitez

pro

• Apr 22

Question for the Contra community: How long did it take to land your first client here? 🚀

I’ve been on the platform for six weeks. While the user experience is great, I’m still waiting for that first "Yes."

For those consistently winning work:

Did you bring your own clients to the platform first? 🤝 How many Proposals did it take to get a win? ✉️ Does the platform favor specific niches or industries? 🎯

Let’s discuss what’s working in 2026!

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Mauricio Bejota ★

pro

• Apr 23

Hi Alsiria, it took me 6 months and 66 applications to get my first client here on Contra. I didn't bring my clients to the platform because there are no real benefits for them if they already trust me. I've heard of people getting their first client in weeks, and I remember one...